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The Play-By-Play

Awful Announcing

The Play-By-Play is a sports media news talk show brought to you by Awful Announcing. Join AA writers Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod each week as they bring you the latest news and insight from the ever-changing sports media world, including all of the happenings at ESPN, Fox, NBC, CBS, Turner, Amazon and beyond. Subscribe to The Play By Play on Apple, Spotify, and wherever podcasts are found. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:06

Super Bowl ratings review & the ESPN-MLB mousetrap

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2026/02/11

What to make of the Super Bowl ratings. Plus: Why is watching baseball becoming the most confusing thing in the world?Download The Play-By-Play:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:29

Bad Bunny vs. TPUSA, a Mike Tirico DEBATE

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2026/02/09

Could the TPUSA All-American Halftime Show actually compete with the NFL going forward? And did Mike Tirico deliver in his first-ever Super Bowl for NBC?Download The Play-By-Play:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:54

Will Disney's new CEO spin off ESPN?

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2026/02/05

Will Disney's new CEO, Josh D'Amora, spin off ESPN? At least one prominent industry analyst thinks so. Ben Axelrod and Drew Lerner discuss on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.Download The Play-By-Play:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:20

What the ESPN-NFL deal means for TALENT

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2026/02/03

What does the ESPN-NFL deal mean for talent at both networks? Plus: the RSN reckoning is here (again).Download The Play-By-Play:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:18

Here's what EVERYONE will be talking about at Super...

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2026/02/02

Super Bowl LX is here, with everyone focused on Sam Darnold, Bad Bunny, Mike Tirico and the return of the New England Patriots.First Take and Stephen A. Smith keep dropping the ball on big sports stories. Meanwhile, the Tom Brady conflicts between Fox and the Raiders are back.Download The Play-By-Play:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted

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28:45

Bill Belichick's HOF SNUB & Barstool UNBANNED from...

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2026/01/28

Bill Belichick is snubbed from the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Barstool Sports has been unbanned from the Super Bowl.Download The Play-By-Play:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:28

First Take missing basic FACTS, Tom Brady HYPES...

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2026/01/26

First Take and Stephen A. Smith keep dropping the ball on big sports stories. Meanwhile, the Tom Brady conflicts between Fox and the Raiders are back.Download The Play-By-Play:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:11

Stugotz HURT by Dan Le Batard as Fox show debuts

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2026/01/22

Jon "Stugotz" Weiner says he was "deeply hurt" by Dan Le Batard during acrimonious exit. Plus: discussing the media's about-face on Curt Cignetti.Download The Play-By-Play:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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17:06

Is it time to retire NFL rules analysts?

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2026/01/20

Is it time to retire NFL rules analysts? Ben Axelrod and Drew Lerner discuss on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.Download The Play-By-Play:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:34

Rich Paul podcast CONTROVERSY and ESPN going ALL IN...

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2026/01/15

On a live episode of The Play-By-Play, Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss the LeBron James controversy surrounding Rich Paul's podcast, as well as the news that ESPN is looking to expand Josh Pate's role and what that means for the network's college football coverage.Download The Play-By-Play:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on

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29:01

College football fans TIRED of Pat McAfee, is Mike...

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2026/01/13

College football fans told The Athletic they are tiring of Pat McAfee on "College GameDay." Meanwhile, all of NFL media is abuzz that Mike Tomlin is leaving the Steelers for a TV job.Download The Play-By-Play:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:33

Liam Coen's BIZARRE press conference + Tony Romo's...

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2026/01/12

Was the journalist complimenting Liam Coen at his press conference justified? What does Tony Romo's future look like at CBS? We discuss!Download The Play-By-Play:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:15

Which NFL playoff teams are the most attractive to...

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2026/01/08

Which NFL playoff teams are the most attractive to the media? Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Drew Lerner discuss on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.Download The Play-By-Play:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:46

NFL broadcasters are working for TEAMS now?

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2026/01/06

Three high-profile NFL broadcasters are positioned to take jobs directly with teams. We discuss what is quickly becoming a new normal in the NFL.Download The Play-By-Play:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:06

Joel Klatt RIPS ESPN control over College Football...

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2026/01/05

Fox announcer Joel Klatt ripped ESPN for being the only broadcaster for the College Football Playoff. Does Klatt have a point that it is bad for the sport?Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod debate.Download The Play-By-Play:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:58

2026 Sports Media Predictions

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2025/12/30

The Play-By-Play crew makes their predictions for the 2026 year in sports media.Download The Play-By-Play:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:52

Pat McAfee HINTS at END of GameDay kick contest;...

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2025/12/29

Pat McAfee is fuming after he got criticized over the potential end of his College GameDay kicking contest. Plus, Los Angeles Lakers fans and NBA media are once again wearing thin with JJ Redick.Download The Play-By-Play:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:16

CFB media BIAS rankings | Stugotz to FOX!?

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2025/12/23

The Play-By-Play crew reviews the inaugural College Football Media Bias Rankings as voted on by Awful Announcing's readers! Plus: A discussion about Stugotz moving to Fox Sports.Download The Play-By-Play:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:20

2025 College Football Announcers Draft

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2025/12/18

On the latest episode of The Play-By-Play, Ben Axelrod, Brendon Kleen and Sam Neumann draft college football announcers for the 2025 season.Download The Play-By-Play:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:48

Pardon My Take moves to NETFLIX | The 2025 Awfulies

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2025/12/17

Awful Announcing's Drew Lerner and Ben Axelrod talk Pardon My Take's big move to Netflix. Then they award the 2025 Awfulies!Download The Play-By-Play:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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